Saratoga----Josephine "Josie" Bandos, age 95, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care on Wednesday October 4, 2017, surrounded by her family.She was the daughter of the late Jakub and Helen Jastrzelski Fura. Josie was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1997. She worked in various positions at GE and Dill's Bakery, both in Schenectady. Josie is survived by her loving...
Cohoes- Richard A. Martin "Pop", 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Clarence and Myrtle Martin. He is predeceased by his wife Rosemary Martin and his son Richard J. Martin.Richard was employed by King Fuels as a truck driver for many years. Following his retirement...
ALBANY-Michael N. "Mikey" Luciano, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Mikey was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy on December 25, 1924 to the late Vincent and Lucy Luciano. Mickey is predeceased by his wife, Margie Luciano, and his sisters, Lenora Luciano and Lena Scaringe.He is survived by his brother, Ernest Luciano, and his sister, Lillian Zanella, his nephew,...
Jason Adam Vivenzio, 41, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017, after a long courageous battle, at St. Peters Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Jason was the devoted husband of 18 years to Melissa (Kryzak) Vivenzio and cherished father to Isabella and Sophia. He is the loving son of John and Mitzy Vivenzio. Jason was a hard...
LOUDONVILLE- Lorraine A. Cornell, 87, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born on September 20, 1930 to the late Charles and Anna Mackey in Albany, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray Cornell II, for 60 years. Together they raised three children. Lorraine was a loyal employee to Sears...
Albany~Philip J. Maiello, 96, of Albany, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Stratton VA Medical Center with his loving family by his side.Philip was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frank Maiello and Pasqua (Fisone) Maiello. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Gloria R. (Touchette) Maiello of Whitehall, NY....
Albany- Eugene Lubinski, 85, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Eugene was the son of the late Zygmund and Edna Lubinski. Eugene was the devoted husband to Marilyn Jean Lubinski. They were married 57 years. Eugene graduated from Union College with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in 1954. He then served in...
Albany- Edna "Honey" Vincent, 87, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Edna was the daughter of the late Jacob and Lena Reinhardt. Edna was the devoted wife to Andrew Vincent. They were married 65 years. Edna worked at New York Telephone and later years at the New York Labor Department. She belonged to...
COLONIE- Robert E. Reside, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2017.Robert was born on October 14, 1940 son of the late Edward and Vera (Heyn) Reside in Troy, NY. He attended St. Augustine's in Troy, and later graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy. At age 17 he joined the U.S....
Schenectady- Michael Warren Coleman Sr., 65, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Michael was the son of Rose Coleman and the late Matthew Coleman. Michael proudly served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class specializing as an Electrical Technician for seven years.Michael is survived by his children, Loretta (Colby) Cromartie, Alethia Albright, Michael (April) Coleman, Jr.,...
Fred "Pete" Bassler passed away Sept. 30, 2017 comfortably at home within the care and love of family. Pete was born in 1934 to Peter and Sarah (Weidman) Bassler. He spent his life living in Berne NY, the town his Bassler ancestors helped found in 1750. In high school, he was an outstanding athlete in baseball and basketball and will...
COLONIE-Robert W. Aupperle, Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2017. Bob was born on August 14, 1957 son of the late Richard P. Aupperle, Sr. and Norma H. (Uhl) Aupperle.He attended Hudson Valley Community College where he earned his Associates Degree in HVAC. He then began his career at the NYS Office of General Services, Empire State Plaza...
Colonie- Paul K. Lawyer, Sr., 91, passed away on September 30, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. The son of the late Jerome and Leona (Plough) Lawyer he was born on September 2, 1926, in Albany, NY.Paul served his country honorably and faithfully in the US Army during World War II. He worked for Nabisco, Co., in Latham...
James Johnson Jr. age 66 departed this life on Friday, September 29, 2017.Jimmy was born on July 5, 1951 in Albany, NY. Son of Lydia Johnson, and the late James "Chico" Johnson, grandchild of the late Mary Johnson Dukes, William and Theodosia Bowler. Jimmy grew up in Albany NY. He attended and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. While Jimmy...
Linda Haupt Beaulieu, 69, of Charlotte, passed on to a new life Friday, September 29, 2017, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Born January 3, 1948, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late James Frederick Haupt and Herta Keller Haupt, who will be 100 in January. Mrs. Beaulieu is survived by her husband of 46 years, Donald...
Dianna J. Miller, 72, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 with her loving family and friends by her side. Dianna was the daughter of the late Joseph DeGeorge and Jane DeGeorge. Dianna leaves behind her beloved husband of 20 years Thomas E. Bouchard.Dianna is survived by her children Elicia Spagnola and Eric Miller, her grandchildren Joshua Spagnola, Samuel Spagnola, Eric...
Rexford- George V. Ross, 91, of Rexford, NY, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017.Born in Albany on September 21, 1926, he was the son of the late Mildred VanLiew Ross Call and Edward Ross, stepson of James Call. George was predeceased by a brother, Edward Ross Jr.; a sister, Mildred P. Murphy.The loving husband of Jane M. (Dyer) Ross;...
Schenectady- John A. Lawyer, 51, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on September 29, 2017. Born on September 16, 1966 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Patricia (Stevens) Schumaker and the late John Lawyer. John graduated from Schoharie High School and it was around that time that he discovered his love for bowling. This love carried into his...
Colonie - Gail Mildred Ponzi, 68, passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.Born on July 21, 1949 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn Bensley. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Colonie Central High in 1967. Gail fought a courageous battle...
ALBANY- Victor M. Carrero, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Victor was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 17, 1950, to the late Gumersindo Carrero and Restituta Soto Roman. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he began...